NBSTSA CST Practice Exam A Question and answer already solved 2023

NBSTSA CST Practice Exam A Question and answer already solved 2023Which of the following is the MOST effective mechanical method of controlling bleeding occurring from needle holes in vessel anastomoses? pledget In which of the following positions is a patient placed for a right nephrectomy? left lateral kidney Which of the following verifies that autoclave sterilization has occurred? a. chemical indicator (incorrect) b. Julian date c. heat-sensitive tape d. biological indicator During a procedure, a major piece of equipment malfunctions and causes a patient's death. Which of the following is this situation MOST likely to be classified as? sentinel event For which of the following procedures is Gelfoam MOST commonly used? a. TVH (incorrect) b. cataract extraction c. TURP d. myringotomy Which of the following test monitors indicate if there is any residual air in the sterilization chamber? Bowie-Dick test When exposed to ionizing radiation, staff and patients should wear personal protective equipment containing lead Prions are unique from other infectious agents because they lack which of the following? DNA In the break room, a precepting surgical technologist is overheard discussing a student's lack of instrument knowledge. The precepting surgical technologist just committed slander During surgery, the surgeon intermittently uses a local anesthetic intraoperatively. The surgical technologist should keep track of the amounts Which of the following wounds is MOST likely in the inflammatory phase of wound healing? an abdominal incision, 20 mins post-closure